A Van Nuys neighborhood was on lockdown as police investigated two crime scenes that were potentially connected.
Three men fired shots from a car near Magnolia Boulevard and Hazeltine Avenue just after 9 a.m., sending nearby Hazeltine Elementary into lockdown.
Police say they found evidence the shooters used high powered weapons.
Moments later a hit-and-run was reported where three men a blue Maserati took off on foot near Covello Street and Tyrone Avenue.
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The pursuit triggered a lockdown for blocks, as police searched for them by air, and with K9s.
Police arrested two of the suspects. The third, described only as a male, was being sought Wednesday afternoon.
Police continued to look for evidence in the area, particularly the guns believed to be involved in the previous shooting.
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There is no word yet on the other car involved in the hit-and-run and whether anyone was hurt in that crash.
